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Connects Claude to external apps via Composio for real actions.

Updated Dec 21, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#oauth#claude#mcp#connect#composio
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ai-wes/glassbox-operator --skill connect-ai-wes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: connect
Source: https://github.com/ai-wes/glassbox-operator/tree/main/awesome-claude-skills/connect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ai-wes/glassbox-operator --skill connect-ai-wes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the gap between asking Claude to do something and actually completing the action in an external app, so work can move from suggestion to execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • App-to-app actions: Send email, post chat messages, create issues, and update records in connected services.
  • Broad integration coverage: Works across Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Notion, Sheets, Airtable, databases, and many other tools through Composio.
  • Multi-step workflows: Chain actions together, such as finding GitHub issues, summarizing them, and posting the summary to Slack.
  • Authentication handling: Guides the first-time OAuth authorization flow and keeps connections available for later use.

Quick Start

Use the connect skill to tell Claude which app action to perform, such as sending a message, creating an issue, or updating a database record.

Frequently Asked Questions about connect

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect Claude to external apps like Gmail and Slack to execute actions?▼

You can connect Claude to external apps by using an MCP-compatible client or supported SDK integration, routing tools through a Composio API key and OAuth-authorized accounts to execute real actions. This setup enables Claude to send emails, post messages, and update records directly.

Can I chain multiple app actions together, such as finding GitHub issues and posting them to Slack?▼

Yes, multi-step workflows are supported. You can chain actions together to find GitHub issues, summarize them, and post the summary to Slack. This allows Claude to execute sequential tasks across connected services like GitHub and Slack.

What do I need to set up before automating tasks across apps with Claude?▼

To automate app actions, you need a Composio API key, OAuth-authorized accounts for your connected services, and an MCP-compatible client or supported SDK integration. These prerequisites route tools and run actions across external applications.

Does Claude work with Notion and Airtable to update database records automatically?▼

Yes, Claude works with Notion, Airtable, and similar databases to update records automatically. Through Composio integration, it can execute real actions like updating database records instead of merely drafting instructions.

How does OAuth authorization work when connecting Claude to external applications?▼

OAuth authorization is handled by guiding the first-time connection flow for external applications. Once authorized through the Composio integration, these connections remain available for later use, allowing Claude to execute actions in connected services.

What is the difference between asking Claude to draft instructions and executing real actions in external apps?▼

Executing real actions removes the gap between suggestion and completion, allowing Claude to perform tasks like sending emails or creating issues directly in connected services. This moves work from drafting instructions to actual execution across applications.

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